as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
there were signs of the family's fleecy poodle all over the upholstery
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Recent Examples of fleecy
This one has a polyester filing protected by a waterproof liner so no accidents will seep in, and the removable fleecy cover is machine-washable.
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Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 6 Oct. 2022
This was a Paulie music-hall pastiche, paraphrasing the public-domain (i.e. free) fleecy kids’ rhyme, written by Sarah Josepha Hale and Lowell Mason, in 1830.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 20 July 2022
Here’s this fleecy white creature, submissive and prepared for the bloodbath soon to come, a pure being, elevated far above the muck.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022
Cross-legged opposite Cooper in her fleecy armchairs, assuming the roles of therapist and client feels inevitable.
—Beatrice Hazelhurst, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022
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Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 6 Oct. 2022
This was a Paulie music-hall pastiche, paraphrasing the public-domain (i.e. free) fleecy kids’ rhyme, written by Sarah Josepha Hale and Lowell Mason, in 1830.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 20 July 2022
Here’s this fleecy white creature, submissive and prepared for the bloodbath soon to come, a pure being, elevated far above the muck.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022
Cross-legged opposite Cooper in her fleecy armchairs, assuming the roles of therapist and client feels inevitable.
—Beatrice Hazelhurst, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleecy
Adjective
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Labor of love sometimes translates as a low budget or shaggy overall appearance.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Barr — who is tall with long, shaggy hair and was dressed like a surfer the day of our interview — has never been afraid to try new things in pursuit of adventure.—
Salvador Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Can the Cubs feel confident that their relievers will deliver them through a hairy situation when the chips are down?—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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What to know about tarantula mating season and where to see the hairy spiders.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These silky drawstring pants from Quince come in beautiful, subtle shades like smoke gray and navy, and are made with 100% mulberry silk with a satin finish.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
15 Aug. 2025
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With its long, silky coat and striking appearance, the breed is also known for its spirited nature, which can make early training an energetic undertaking.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Fleecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleecy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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